A little reading.
A better start.
Training, daily life, and finding the right home. Choose a topic below. The guides are free wherever you live.
Free 6-chapter guide
The Shiba Training Guide.
Start with the breed, then explore everyday skills and behavior. Read in order or jump to the chapter you need.
Behavior topics, honest answers.
Separation anxiety
Explore what distress when left alone can look like and what to discuss with a professional.
Read the guide →Recall difficulty
Read the recall chapter and consider the expectations behind offleash freedom.
Read the post →Resource guarding
Food, toys, and personal space. Find this topic in the behavior chapter.
Read the chapter →Leash reactivity
Find the section on reactions to dogs and other triggers during walks.
Read the chapter →Deciding on a Shiba.
Is a Shiba right for me?
Consider your household, routine, and expectations before choosing a Shiba.
Explore breed fit →What does it cost?
Plan for adoption and ongoing care. Confirm current fees and the individual dog's needs before committing.
See the breakdown →Need to rehome your Shiba?
We offer a $295 Surrender Concierge.
Two tracks: intake for pure Shibas, or a matching service for other breeds. Discuss eligibility and availability first.
See how it works →Use our state-by-state directory.
A reference list of breed-specific and breed-friendly rescues across the United States, with notes on what to look for.
Browse the directory →Resources where you live.
These five state pages are available now. Elsewhere? Start with the surrender directory.
The Shiba owner network.
The Pack
Read the dogs' stories. Choose whether to help with care. Joining is free, with no recurring charge.
Join The Pack →The free newsletter
Get notes about Shiba resources. Prefer dog stories and ways to help? Choose The Pack.
NorCal Shiba is a privately operated California Shiba rescue. We are not a 501(c)(3). The resources on this page are free because that is what owners need. Share a useful guide with another owner. Questions about a particular dog belong in a conversation with a qualified professional.